Notable viewpoint · Rangitīkei, Manawatū-Whanganui
Forks Spur
Forks Spur is a viewpoint in Rangitīkei, Manawatū-Whanganui.
Forks Spur: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Forks Spur
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Forks Spur — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -39.29483, 176.03080. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Forks Spur
- Kaimanawa Mountains · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~18 km · Must-see
- Kaimanawa Forest Park · sanctuary · Taupō · ~26 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Forest Park · sanctuary · Hastings · ~33 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Range · viewpoint · Hastings · ~36 km · Must-see
- Kaweka · viewpoint · Hastings · ~38 km · Must-see
- Te Onetapu / Rangipo Desert · beach · Ruapehu · ~39 km · Must-see
- Pihanga · viewpoint · Taupō · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Ngauruhoe · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~47 km · Must-see
- GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit · trek · Ruapehu · ~48 km · Must-see
- Tongariro National Park · sanctuary · Ruapehu · ~50 km · Must-see
- Mount Ruapehu · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~50 km · Must-see
- Te Poporo / Bulli Point · beach · Taupō · ~58 km · Must-see
- Paengaroa Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Rangitīkei · ~59 km · Must-see
- Te Atua Mahuru · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~60 km · Must-see
- Ahimanawa Range · viewpoint · Hastings · ~62 km · Must-see
- Hauhungatahi · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~64 km · Must-see
- Maropea · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~64 km · Must-see
- Horomatangi Reef · beach · Taupō · ~68 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Forks Spur
- Kaimanawa Mountains · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~18 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Range · viewpoint · Hastings · ~36 km · Must-see
- Kaweka · viewpoint · Hastings · ~38 km · Must-see
- Pihanga · viewpoint · Taupō · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Ngauruhoe · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~47 km · Must-see
- Mount Ruapehu · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~50 km · Must-see
- Te Atua Mahuru · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~60 km · Must-see
- Ahimanawa Range · viewpoint · Hastings · ~62 km · Must-see
- Hauhungatahi · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~64 km · Must-see
- Maropea · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~64 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Forks Spur?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Forks Spur?
Nearby: Kaimanawa Mountains (viewpoint, 18 km), Kaimanawa Forest Park (sanctuary, 26 km), Kaweka Forest Park (sanctuary, 33 km), Kaweka Range (viewpoint, 36 km), Kaweka (viewpoint, 38 km), Te Onetapu / Rangipo Desert (beach, 39 km).
Is Forks Spur worth visiting?
Forks Spur is listed as a notable viewpoint in Manawatū-Whanganui on Spotwander.